11-13 Station Street Mitcham VIC 3132 Australia

Australia's Leading Provider of Defensive and Advanced Driver Training.

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: Please arrive by 8:15am for Commencement at 8:30am - Concludes 4:15pm

Legal: Drivers must sign an indemnity prior to participating in the practical component.

Vehicle: Participants must provide their own vehicle for the practical activities - preferably a vehicle you are familiar with.

Vehicle must be registered and road worthy.

Two drivers may share the same vehicle - normal fees apply to each driver.

Completion: A certificate of attendance is handed out to all participants at the end of the day.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The principles of Defensive Driving- how to minimise risks and improve driver's safety margin Hazard Detection - the technique and skill of reading ahead and identifying hazards Understanding the limitations of relying on emergency control skills LOOK UP. STAY BACK®- the two behaviours that will halve your crash risk Vehicle safety - checklist, driving position, tyres and pressures Practical Activities - understanding the relationship between reaction time, speed and stopping distances Vehicle dynamics - understanding what causes skids and vehicle instability Key road laws - how much can you rely on road laws to keep you safe - practical interpretation All practical training conducted at suburban speeds.

COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE:

The program is an effective introduction to the concept of defensive driving and incorporates experiential learning through practical in-car exercises as well as providing an abundance of underpinning knowledge about vehicle safety and safer driving strategies.

It is designed for drivers of all levels of experience and incorporates the BAAMS® Driver Profile to ensure that drivers have a chance to examine their own driver safety profile. The BAAMS® Driver Profile recognises that safe driving is dependent on each driver's:

Behaviour Attitude Awareness Motivation and Skill

The mix of practical and theoretical sessions deliver actual on-road safety skills that underpin proactive driving.